HEBDEN ROAD, WF1 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4BU

HEBDEN ROAD, WF1 4BU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 711 crimes and a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4BU, encompassing approximately 3429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF1 4BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sawley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3

HEBDEN ROAD, WF1 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.83-27.78%
Drugs57.58150.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.74157.14%
Anti-social behaviour410.50100.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.62-39.13%
Public order64.08200.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.83-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.7175.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0831.58%
Public order57.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.50-13.64%
Other theft55.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.50-8.33%
Vehicle crime36.410.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1226.32%
Other theft57.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Public order41.17-20.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9518.75%
Criminal damage and arson55.5466.67%
Public order51.460.00%
Burglary51.46400.00%
Other crime41.460.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.16-54.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.0445.83%
Public order710.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.000.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
July 202414
June 202423
May 202425
April 202419
March 202422
February 202424
January 202419
December 202316
November 202335
October 202324

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arncliffe Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sawley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Windhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 6. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Gisburn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rylstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hebden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ivy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pinder'S Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Conistone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Starbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ivy Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Kilnsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Warmfield View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1